Director of Retiree Center (ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SUPV 2)

Job Summary

The Director of Retiree Center manages the UC Davis Retiree Center team and operations dedicated to retiree, emeriti, and affiliate engagement programs. The Director implements and helps establish departmental goals and objectives, assures the accountability and stewardship of department human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives, and ensures the team adheres to defined internal controls. This position implements and evaluates systems and procedures in alignment with DEVAR policy and procedure.

The Director of Retiree Center guides and advises programs and outreach strategy for the UC Davis Retiree Center and related affiliate engagement initiatives across both the Davis and Sacramento campuses dedicated to identifying, building, nurturing and maintaining effective relationships with retirees of UC Davis. The Director serves as an advocate for the institution to its various donor and alumni populations. This position receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals that support affiliate engagement across the institution.

This position collaborates closely with internal partners to maximize outreach, volunteer participation, and constituent connections. The incumbent works closely with the central development office and CAAA leadership to execute annual giving and stewardship efforts, and key engagement events, including initiatives such as Give Day, reunions, and digital campaigns. This position designs, implements, and manages projects that strengthen long term engagement between the university and retired faculty, staff, emeriti, and affiliate communities.

This position requires good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions, and works collaboratively, and collegially as part of a large, matrix organization.

Apply By Date

July 10, 2026 at 11:59pm PDT

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience providing operational leadership, program oversight, and strategic support for constituent-facing programs or engagement initiatives supporting alumni relations, advancement, fundraising support, donor relations, external relations, annual giving programs, stewardship initiatives, affiliate, retiree, emeriti, or volunteer leadership programs.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with high-level volunteers, donors, trustees, advisory boards, campaign councils, or governing bodies, with accountability for reputational, philanthropic, or political outcomes.
• Organizational, strategic planning, and project management skills sufficient to independently manage multiple priorities, events, programs, and operational activities with competing deadlines for retiree engagement, volunteer governance, stewardship, and pipeline development. Ability to steward and improve governance frameworks, volunteer leadership pipelines, and institutional engagement standards that shape long-term retiree engagement relations strategy.
• Advanced political acumen, diplomacy, and negotiation skills to build relationships with senior administrators, influential alumni, campaign leaders, executive volunteers, and board members. Advanced skill to recognize, address, and mitigate sensitive constituency concerns, reputational issues, or political dynamics.
• Advanced written, verbal, interpersonal, and listening skills, including persuasive communication, and the ability to ascertain and shape constituency perceptions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Awareness, knowledge, and skill in applying inclusion to one's work. A profound belief in the value of a safe workforce and a commitment to achieve this goal through collaboration and team building, working cooperatively with a large group of department and campus constituencies.
• Experience in developing and directing stakeholder engagement, preferably in higher education or other non-profit settings.
• Experience working in higher education with affiliate groups.
• Knowledge of best practices in retiree, emeriti, alumni, or affiliate engagement programming.
• Experience developing best practices, training programs, or strategic frameworks that elevate organizational practice.
  

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Team Management and Strategic Planning
• 25% - Retiree Center External Relations Program Administration
• 25% - Volunteer Leadership, Board Relations and Constituent Engagement
• 10% - Advocacy

Department Overview

Development & Alumni Relations (DEVAR) provides leadership in building enduring public trust, understanding, and support for UC Davis and its mission of teaching, research, and public service. DEVAR provides leadership, coordination and support services to help the university meet its mission of research, teaching and service by building philanthropic support and executing approved fundraising programs that support the university's highest priorities and initiatives.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Departmental Budgeted Salary Range:$115,000 - $130,000/yr., commensurate with experience.
• Alumni External Relations Supervisor 2 Full Pay Scale: $94,700 - $177,300
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 24
• UC Job Title: ALUMNI EXTERNAL REL SUPV 2
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift Hours: M-F 8am-5pm
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• H1-B Eligible: Applicants must be permanently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work). This position is based in Davis, CA and may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid schedule.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis Development and Alumni Relations (DEVAR) embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are committed to employing and retaining a diverse workforce and have programs and policies in place to ensure all employees can succeed regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. In acknowledgment of historical and current injustices faced by marginalized members of our global UC Davis community, we are firmly committed to supporting our Principles of Community and applying tenets of diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our everyday work and organizational culture.

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s).
• The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents).
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Principles of Community

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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